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Somerset’s first patient receives the COVID-19 vaccine, as NHS vaccination programme is launched
Following the very first deliveries of the approved Pfizer vaccine, the Somerset-wide COVID-19 vaccination programme for those in the highest priority groups, has begun at Yeovil Hospital, as part of the biggest vaccination programme in history. The hospital is part of the initial wave of 50 hospital hubs, announced last weekend that is providing the…
Read MoreHealth and care partners in Somerset to work even more closely together for the benefit of local people
Health and social care services in Somerset will be working even closer together to improve lives for residents following a key decision announced today. The Somerset Sustainability and Transformation Partnership has formally been designated as an Integrated Care System (ICS) after its application for ICS status was ratified by NHS England and Improvement. An ICS…
Read MoreSomerset’s SEND services set out blueprint for improvement
Joint release from Somerset County Council and NHS Somerset CCG Services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their families in Somerset reached an important milestone this week, with the publication of a plan for rapid improvement. During an assessment earlier this year on how effectively SEND services were…
Read MoreNeed urgent medical care? Somerset doctors ask people to contact 111 first, before visiting A&E
On 1 December, a new system is being introduced for people in Somerset who need urgent, but not emergency care. People will be urged to contact NHS 111 by phone or online, at any time of day or night, to get medical advice and care. If needed, experienced clinicians will make a referral directly to…
Read MoreNew Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group portal provides pilot mental health support for young people
Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has partnered with MeeTwo to provide specialist support to young people in areas of Somerset by creating a unique portal which sits inside the MeeTwo app. MeeTwo is a multi-award winning, fully moderated, mental help app for young people aged 11-25. The peer support model enables young people to talk about…
Read MoreOur Black Lives Matter Pledge
The Black Lives Matter movement has shone a light on the racism that our Black, Asianand Minority Ethnic colleagues, patients and carers continue to face throughout the world. As an NHS clinical commissioner, we recognise our role in supporting a culture ofinclusion and equity both for staff and for those patients whom we serve. We…
Read MoreNHS services in Somerset are open and here for you
As announced by the Prime Minister on 31 October 2020, there will be a new national lockdown commencing from Thursday 05 November in response to a rise in cases of Coronavirus. Maria Heard, Covid-19 Incident Director, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “NHS services in Somerset are currently very busy but coping well with demand. Our…
Read MoreProposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil is approved
The Governing Body of Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group today approved a proposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil. The decision follows a two and a half-year period of engagement and consultation with staff, patients, carers and colleagues in the voluntary sector and people with an interest in mental health to co-create…
Read MoreProposal to relocate adult mental health beds from Wells to Yeovil reaches final decision stage
The decision on a proposal to move adult mental health beds from St Andrews Ward in Wells to Yeovil will be made at the Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Governing Body meeting on 24 September 2020. Maria Heard, Programme Director, Fit for My Future, said:“Over the past two and a half years we’ve worked with staff,…
Read MorePublic invited to attend virtual event to hear independent analysis of mental health consultation feedback
Following a public consultation earlier this year, the people of Somerset are being invited to attend a virtual event at which the independent analysis of the consultation feedback will be presented. At the start of this year, Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group ran a 12 week consultation on a proposal to move adult mental health beds…
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